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Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA)

PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891

 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

BBLA member organizations host some of the best events in the city—concerts, festivals, lectures, and film screenings—at Manhattan’s Bohemian National Hall.

 

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Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival: Perseverance
May 26
Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival: Perseverance

THEATER

An annual showcase of contemporary Central and Eastern European theater, honoring Vaclav Havel. Theater, puppetry, clown, music, opera on film, a livestream from Salzburg, and more.

The Power of Ideas
Jun 18
The Power of Ideas

TALK

Celebration of the legacy of the late Lubomir and Tiree Chmelar, the Prague-Vienna Greenway, and the unique Herb Garden in Valtice.

 

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Tennis icon and human rights advocate Martina Navratilova receives the 2024 BBLA Award
Tennis icon and human rights advocate Martina Navratilova receives the 2024 BBLA Award
Bohemian National Hall, A Sense of Place
Bohemian National Hall, A Sense of Place
BBLA Commentary on Current Events
BBLA Commentary on Current Events
Art curator Charlotta Kotik Receives the 2023 BBLA Award
Art curator Charlotta Kotik Receives the 2023 BBLA Award

BBLA Member Organizations

 
 

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